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[FootballGod]

He is often associated with the failure of the dream team, some player negotiations that possibly hurt team morale, his belittling demeanor towards fans and media members who dare question his integrity or intentions, and finally being left at the alter by Chip Kelly.

But overall the Eagles were a successful organization on the field under his leadership. He was influential in hiring Andy Reid, provided world class facilities, and generally made sure the majority of key starters in their prime didn't leave.

With the Browns he has hired:

General Manager - Mike Lombardi
Head Coach - Rob Chudzinski
Offensive Coordinator - Norv Turner
Defensive Coordinator - Ray Horton

Would you feel more or less comfortable with Joe Banner leading the Eagles in the post Reid era?

[BtotheH]

OMFG.....we hire a coordinator that 95% of the board dislikes and now you think it has something to do with Banner.

Here's an idea, let's just wait and see where all of this pans out at the end of 2013.

Let's see how Lombardi effects the Browns draft, let's see how Chud does as a HC, let's see how Turner turns that non scoring offense into a leading scorer and last but not least let's see how Ray Horton turns the Browns defense into a top 5 defense.

If the Browns end up winning the SB in 2013 or even 2014 for that matter I will eat my own words but I highly doubt it.

I am worried about our team and our season.....I am the least bit concerned about the Browns and who they hired.

[we_gotta_believe]

Absolutely... not.

[greenpassion]

oh my, guys its feb can we atleast give this thing ONE season before we start judging

[FootballGod]

In case we forgot. The sole purpose of talking about sports is entertainment. There is nothing entertaining about saying: "let's wait and see." Of course, we're all going to wait and see. We are loyal fans...what other choice do we have?

Now that we have re-established the obvious, let's try this again. As a football fan would you feel more comfortable with the leadership of Lurie-Howie-Chip or Banner-Lombardi-Chud. And...Why?

No one can predict the future so there is no right or wrong answer here, valid arguments can be made for both sides.

[James40]

No way, Banner recommended Davis to Kelly.

[FlyinBrian36-20]

Wasn't Banner responsible for the low ball to Dawkins? if so, for that reason good riddance.

[blindside]

6 people (idiots) voted yes?

Let me guess.. iluvdaeagles, eagle45, InfiniteseriesN, Phila;chip,Vicktoryismine, and...judunno.

[SBorBust]

Banner was always great with the theory of what built great football teams. In all fairness, most of the league has since copied a tremendous amount from his Playbook.  

His major flaw was with the human element. Lowballing your own guys and overpaying for other team's stars is the best way to build... on paper. But, this led to envy and grumbling in the lockerrom.  I'm interested to see if he is able to correct his mistakes. I'm actually rooting for him. Banner did a really good job for a long time in Philadelphia. All the while he was lied about and ridiculed by the local media, who the masses (puppets) believed.

I wish Banner well. He's off to a really good start in Cleveland. I'd take his start over that of the Eagles any day.

[iluvdaeagles]

Chip Kelly Facts ‏@ChipKellyFacts
Chip Kelly reportedly would have cut Mike Vick already if not for the fear of Joe Banner trolling the Eagles and signing him for $2,999,999.

thats funny

[SBorBust]

iluvdaeagles, on 07 February 2013 - 08:44 PM, said:

Chip Kelly Facts ‏@ChipKellyFacts
Chip Kelly reportedly would have cut Mike Vick already if not for the fear of Joe Banner trolling the Eagles and signing him for $2,999,999.

thats funny

In this case the Eagles would owe Mike Vick $1 for 2013.

[iluvdaeagles]

SBorBust, on 07 February 2013 - 08:47 PM, said:

In this case the Eagles would owe Mike Vick $1 in 2013.

good ole joe

[eagles1966]

No way! Banner was a nightmare when it came to PR, smear campaigns and stuff like that.

[SBorBust]

3 out of 4 people are anti-Banner.

Simply Stunning

This is the power of the 4th Estate.

[Runtherock]

SBorBust, on 07 February 2013 - 08:49 PM, said:

3 out of 4 people are anti-Banner.

Simply Stunning

This is the power of the 4th Estate.

Lead the league in arrogance, top dog here for almost 20 years and one Super Bowl appearance, one. Genuinely despised by players and agents alike. Attempted to get reporters removed who reported what he did not like, whined about Phillies coverage. The power of being a scrotum.